WAEC Data Processing Past Questions & Answers - Page 50

246.

The gap between ownership, access, and benefits from computer and it's application is termed digital

A.

Separation

B.

Divide

C.

Deprivation

D.

Annihilation

Correct answer is B

The digital divide refers to the gap who are to benefit from the Digital  Age and those who are not.

247.

Which of the following is not a characteristics of a personal computer?

A.

Automation

B.

Complex

C.

Digital

D.

High speed

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

248.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

A.

Colour

B.

Height

C.

Length

D.

Show size

Correct answer is A

Qualitative data can be observed and recorded. This data type is non-numerical in nature.

 

249.

Data processed into its useful form is referred to as

A.

Unique data

B.

Raw data

C.

Knowledge

D.

Information

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

250.

One of the characteristic feature of the second generation computer is the presence of

A.

Vacuum tube

B.

Transistors

C.

Micro-chips

D.

Integrated circuit

Correct answer is B

A transistor computer, now often called a second generation computer, is a computer which uses discrete transistors instead of vacuum tubes.